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Since I see there are trains leaving Chamartin for Avila every hour or so, I'll just wait till I get there and get a ticket at the airport. Thanks again for all your help.
Laurie,
I'll be getting into Madrid at 11am at terminal 4S, the satelite terminal. I know I'll have to go from there to T4 but am not concerned about that at all. Is 11 considered a "peak time"?
Thank you so much everyone for your responses! I'm glad to know its easy to get a ticket upon arrival in Madrid. I'm fighting my overplanning urges as it is with the camino and am hoping to have one in hand before leaving as I'm concerned about being tired after jetlag, but may just go and...
I need to buy a train ticket from Terminal4 of Madrid-Barajas to Avila for June 15, as in 12 days from now. I know such ticket exists for 7-10 days in the future, but for the date I want it won't come up on RENFE as a possibility. I'm very confused and concerned...will it only let me purchase...
I'm flying into Madrid this June from the USA and here's what I'm doing....
Taking a bus from the airport to Pamplona. Then I have a night booked at a hostal called Pension Corazon Puro. The couple who runs it will pick you up from the bus or train station in Pamplona, take you to the hostal...
I'm traveling from Des Moines, IA. I'll have to connect in Chicago or Dallas-Ft. Worth. Last week prices were $1350, today they're about $100 more. I've heard Tuesday is the cheapest day to buy tix so am thinking of purchasing tomorrow before they go any higher. I figure the longer I wait...
I'm flying into Madrid from the United States and am wondering if a VISA is needed or if a passport is sufficient. Please advise if you have recently traveled from the USA.
Lisa
I'm planning my camino Frances for this June/July and am flying from the USA to Madrid round trip. Is there a "best time" to find the best deals on airline tix or is it hit or miss? Right now they're running around $1400 (USD).
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